The suitcase lady talks about ‘drapes and carpets, castles and kings’ because she is
trying to distract herself from the reality of her depressing life.
These words act as
insulation from the fact that she is homeless and constantly struggling to stay alive.
Talking about an entirely different life altogether helps the suitcase lady cope with her
situation and forget her multiple endeavours.
The Reality of Homelessness in America
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